When do I need to renew my nurse license in West Virginia?

According to the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses, nurse licenses in West Virginia must be renewed every two years before the expiration date. For RNs, the expiration date is October 31 and for LPNs June 30. Per WV Code 30-1-7a, each person licensed to practice registered professional nursing must complete 3 contact hours of CE for drug diversion training, best-practice prescribing of controlled substances training and training on prescribing and administration of an opioid antagonist ( https://wildirismedicaleducation.com/courses/wv-best-prescribing-practice-and-drug-diversion-training-3-hour-for-nurses ) if they prescribe, administer or dispense controlled substances within 1 year of receiving his or her initial license from the Board. Per WV Code 30-1-7a et.seq., the annual drug diversion training, best-practice prescribing of controlled substances training and training on prescribing and administration of an opioid antagonist ( https://wildirismedicaleducation.com/courses/wv-best-prescribing-practice-and-drug-diversion-training-1-hour-for-nurses ) and the mental health conditions common to veterans ( https://wildirismedicaleducation.com/courses/suicide-veteran-mental-health-ceu ) and their families CE is no longer required. (Source: West Virginia Board of Nursing )

How much does it cost to renew my nurse license in West Virginia?

As of 2023, the renewal fee for RNs in West Virginia is $90. These fees are subject to change and can be found on the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses website at https://wvrnboard.wv.gov/licensing/Pages/default.aspx .

What continuing education requirements do I need to fulfill to renew my nurse license in West Virginia?

RNs in West Virginia are required to complete 12 contact hours of continuing education, and LPNs are required to complete 24contact hours in their specific areas of practice during each two year renewal period. (Source: West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses )

What happens if I don't renew my nurse license on time in West Virginia?

Nurses who fail to renew their license on time may face disciplinary actions and fines. More information on the consequences of failing to renew a nurse license on time can be found on the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses website. (Source: West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses )

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West Virginia Board of Nursing License Renewal Requirements for Nurses

What are the state license renewal requirements for a nurse in West Virginia?

For registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and advanced practice registered nurses in the state of West Virginia, there are specific license renewal requirements that the West Virginia Board of Nursing determines. These requirements include courses for RNs, LPNs, and APRNs.
We report course completions electronically to CE Broker every 24 hours for West Virginia licensees.

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CE Requirements for Nursing Licenses

Every three years, the West Virginia Nursing Board requires nurses to complete the following continuing education contact hours to comply with licensing requirements:

12 contact hours for RN license renewal
24 contact hours for LPN license renewal
24 contact hours total: 12 hours in pharmacotherapeutics and 12 hours of clinical management practice for APRN license renewal

An additional 15 hours in pharmacology is required if you have prescriptive authority.

Mandated State Courses

To renew your West Virginia nursing license, you will need to complete continuing education in following topics:

1 contact hour on Best-Practice Prescribing and Drug Diversion Training for West Virginia Nurses (1 Hour) - annually after the initial 3 hour requirement was fulfilled.

3 contact hours on Best-Practice Prescribing and Drug Diversion Training for West Virginia Nurses (3 Hours) - initial requirement.

2 contact hours on mental health conditions common to veterans and family members of veterans:

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for West Virginia Nurses: Mental Health Conditions Common to Veterans

Suicide Risk and Prevention among Veterans for West Virginia Nurses: Mental Health Conditions Common to Veterans and their Family Members

License Expiration and Renewal

Registered Nurse Licenses:

West Virginia RN licenses expire annually on October 31.

Licensed Practical Nurse Licenses:

West Virginia LPN licenses expire annually on June 30.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licenses:

West Virginia APRN licenses expire annually on October 31.

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West Virginia nursing license renewal information as of September 2019.

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